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Atlantic City Bus Trip – Magyar Reformed Church

PERTH AMBOY – Bus Trip to Bally’s Casino on Saturday Oct. 28, 2023. Bus leaves from Magyar Reformed Church, 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy at 10 a.m. Cost is $40 per person; $15 back from the Casino. Lunch Provided. Call Julie 732-261-8726 to reserve a seat.

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Bus Trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City – Good Shepherd Seniors

Good Shepherd Seniors is sponsoring a bus trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City on Tuesday August 15, 2023. Cost is $40.00 and $10.00 back in play. Bus leaves the church parking lot at 10 a.m. Any questions, please call Connie at 732-442-4978.

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Festa di San Antonio – June 10

HOPELAWN – After a three year hiatus we are happy to announce that Good Shepherd Parish, 625 Florida Grove Rd., in the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge will once again be hosting its Festa di San Antonio on Saturday, June 10 from noon to 7 p.m. in the church hall.  The day will include Italian food […]

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Historical Association of Woodbridge Township Monthly Meeting

We Grew It Here: 100 years of New Jersey’s Horticultural Society – Presented by Lesley Parness While New Jersey is aptly named the Garden State, our state is much more than its famous Jersey tomatoes, corn, or blueberries! Join us for this enlightening presentation on garden plants of New Jersey’s past – connecting people and plants […]

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Woodbridge Library Presents “Black Americans in Woodbridge History: From Unseen to Seen

 WOODBRIDGE – The Woodbridge Public Library, with support from the Woodbridge Township Historic Preservation Commission, is proud to present “Black Americans in Woodbridge History: From Unseen to Seen,” a multimedia exhibit combining mixed-medium art installations by local Woodbridge artist S. Scott with historic documents and accompanying interpretation. The exhibit will be on display on the […]

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Upcoming Events at the Woodbridge Public Library – June 2023

WOODBRIDGE – Join our annual summer reading club starting June 19! We have clubs for kids, teens, and adults. Sign up in-person or online to win prizes for reading the books you love! Listed below are the free events we have planned for June 2023. June 1 | 1PM | Main Library Stroke: Are You at Risk? Join […]

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Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library – May Events

Book Sales (on-going) Stop by the Brighton Avenue Teen Center located at 56 Brighton Avenue & Sadowski Pkwy. in Perth Amboy from 1-3 p.m. and shop our selection of used books. Soft cover books are 50¢, hardcover books are $1, a bag of books are $5, oversize bags/boxes are $10 (no lawn or trash bags), […]

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Greek Flag Raising

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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at United Methodist Church

SAYREVILLE – There will be a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main Street, Sayreville, NJ on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Cost is $15 for Corned Beef Dinner (Boiled Cabbage/Carrots/Potatoes, Roll, Beverage, Dessert) or $12 for  Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner (Roll, Beverage, Dessert). Takeout is available. […]

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Perth Amboy and South Amboy Christmas Parades

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Christmas & Holiday Celebrations Around Perth Amboy

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New Year, New Fun at Dowdell Library

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Woodbridge Public Library Events

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Perth Amboy Free Public Library Events

Hanukkah Ceremony: Thursday, December 22, 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Jewelry Makerspace Thursday, December 22, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Book Club Thursday, January 5, from 6 p.m.-7p.m. Friday Afternoon Films Friday, January 13, from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. – (MLK History) Crochet Class Tuesday, January 17, from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Jewelry Makerspace Thursday, January 19, from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. […]

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‘A Token on the Freedman’s Coat’ The Story Behind Thomas Mundy Peterson’s 1884 Voting Medal

WOODBRIDGE – The Historical Association of Woodbridge Township presents Gordon Bond on “A Token on the Freedman’s Coat” – The story behind Thomas Mundy Peterson’s 1884 Voting Medal on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 7 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 600 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge, New Jersey. On May 30, 1884, citizens of Perth […]

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Community Events

The Barron Arts Center’s Holiday Model Train Show 2022 WOODBRIDGE – The Barron Arts Center Holiday Model Train Show 2022 from Nov. 26-Dec. 30 (CLOSED Dec. 25 & 26). Featuring the set-up and design of Mike Gelesky. Now in its 32nd year at the Barron Arts Center. Free admission. Donations welcome. Barron Arts Center, 582 […]

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Safety Announcement

We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, and emphasize that it is important: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!
Report Suspicious Activity – Be Vigilant – STAY ALERT! Do not think that any call or report is too small. Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400